Myanmar's military government has rejected ASEAN's call for Aung San Suu Kyi's unconditional release. The government also dismissed the need for ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar. A representative from the Red Cross visited the detained former leader last week. The Philippines welcomed this meeting as a step toward reconciliation. Myanmar stated that Suu Kyi's release would follow legal procedures.

MANILA: The US State Department and the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday (Aug 7) reiterated their calls for the unconditional release of Myanmar's…

Statements from US and the Philippines come after Suu Kyi held her first meeting with a foreign official since her detention in 2021